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Job description
FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant- Client will determine pay rate based on candidate experience and interview.
FL-Department of Environmental Protection-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant
Pay Range $20-$30/hr / Vendor Rate: $$26-$39/hr
Dress Code: Appropriate, Semi-Professional Dress Attire
Work Environment: Office
Position Summary:
Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.
Contractor Duties
The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys
Formatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documents.
Preparing letters and legal documents from drafts.
Filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals.
Serving or arranging service of legal documents, and maintaining attorney case files.
Prepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directed.
Retaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcripts.
Performing general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Closing case files, and supporting office management as needed.
Required/Desired Skills
Ability to speak and understand English Required 0
Must possess at least a high school diploma Required 0
Associates of Bachelors degree preferred Desired 0
Must have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary Required 3 Years
Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Required 3 Years
Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas Required 3 Years
Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions Required 3 Years
Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents Required 3 Years
Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts Required 3 Years
Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals Required 3 Years
Experience managing executive management daily calendars Required 2 Years
Experience managing travel arrangements Required 1 Years
Experience working in the Florida Courts systems Highly desired 0
Questions
Question1: Your candidate's Pay Rate for this requisition will be between $20 and $30/hr, vendor rate will be between $26 and $39/hr. Do you accept this requirement?
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Question4: How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
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Question6: If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?
Question7: If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company’s/candidate’s expense?
Question8: Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?
Question9: Does your candidate have experience working for a State of Florida Attorney?
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Worksite address
tallahassee, FL, 32318, US
Who can apply
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